Cool PackGoat Skills Checklist for 4-H...

[TOU]

I came across this really cool free PackGoat Checklist for 4-H's that is downloadable via pdf. I thought it might be helpful for those involved with 4-H & interested in promoting PackGoating.

Enjoy!

TOU

Article: "4-H PackGoat Skills Checklist"

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Pack Goat Skills Checklist
Member’s name:____________________________________________________
Mastering these pack goat skills will provide a solid foundation upon which the member may build. To achieve success in this project the skills listed below will help 4-H leaders know what to teach and 4-H members to know what they need to learn. Have your leader initial and date each skill as completed. Each level may take more than one year to complete.

Level 1
Date
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1. Identify the parts of the pack goat
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2. Identify the parts of the pack saddle
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3. Weigh your goat and determine how much weight your goat can carry.
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4. Learn the dietary requirements of a pack goat and how it differs from what is fed a dairy goat.
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5. Demonstrate that you can lift your goat’s hooves.
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6. Be aware of scrapies regulations
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7. Learn about urinary calculi and CAE and how to best manage your goat so that it doesn’t get them.
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8. Demonstrate proper saddling of your goat
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9. Demonstrate a quick-release knot
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10. Demonstrate that your goat can walk with a loose lead.
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11. Demonstrate that your goat can make a water crossing.
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12. Demonstrate that your goat can walk on the top of a log.
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13. Demonstrate that your goat can cross fallen branches.
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14. Demonstrate that your goat can go under an obstacle.
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15. Demonstrate that your goat can load into a trailer or truck
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16. Develop “minimum-impact” camping skills.
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17. Learn the proper trail etiquette to follow when the goat packer meets other livestock and hikers on the trail.
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18. Learn the best clothing to wear for goat packing.
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19. Plan a day trip. Write an itinerary that could be left with an adult not going. Plan for what might go wrong.
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20. Develop an equipment and clothing checklist for a day trip.
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21. Participate in a goat packing day trip.
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22. Participate in a service project at a natural area
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23. Learn how to read a legend on a park map.
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Level 2 – Complete Level 1 before proceeding to level 2
Date
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1. Take a first aid course or ask a capable volunteer to give you general first aid instruction………………………………..
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2. Learn about the different vaccinations a goat has to have and why they are important……………………………………
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3. Create a first aid kit for you and your goat…………………..
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4. Demonstrate that you can trim your goat’s hooves in a trail situation………………………………………………………….
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5. Learn to evaluate quality construction and design features of goat packing equipment and clothing.
Compare the advantages and disadvantages of different sets of panniers…………………………………………………..
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6. Visit a goat packing equipment store or look through a catalog or online store for answers to questions on uses, needs and costs………………………………………………..
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7. Describe why the panniers should be equal in weight…….
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8. Develop an equipment and clothing checklist for an overnight trip. Learn how to pack panniers properly to protect items from getting wet in water crossings and rainstorms………………………………………………………
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9. Learn what percentage of your goat’s body weight it can carry and how many pounds that is…………………………..
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10. Demonstrate how to put on and take off a loaded pack…….
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11. Determine the fitness levels of you and your goat. Why is fitness important for both you and your goat?......................
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12. Learn how far away from a water source you should camp………………………………………………………………
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13. Review “minimum impact” camping skills………………….
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14. Learn to read topographical maps…………………………….
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15. Demonstrate how to find direction with a compass………….
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16. Demonstrate “high-lining”…………………………………….
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17. Learn to plan and prepare foods for a packing trip. Practice by cooking a meal for a group on a day trip…………………...
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18. Plan and carry out sanitizing of cooking and eating utensils……………………………………………………………
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19. Plan an overnight pack trip. Develop equipment and clothing lists, menus, gather maps and plan an itinerary…..
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20. Discuss food requirements goats might need on a packing trip………………………………………………………………….
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21. Participate in an overnight pack trip. Leave your itinerary with an adult not going………………………………………….
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22. Participate in a service project at a natural area……………..
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Level 3 – Complete Level 2 before proceeding to level 3
Date
Completed
Approved By

1. Learn about pack animal regulations at several packing areas. Have these regulations changed in the last 20 years?.................................................................................
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2. Plan an extended pack trip for a group. Develop equipment lists, menus, gather maps and plan an itinerary. Decide which group member is going to be responsible for what……
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3. Learn how to make water safe to drink. Learn how to use a water filter and water purifier. Learn the difference between a filter and a purifier……………………………………………..
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4. Gather several types of pack equipment (saddles, panniers, tents, stoves, water filters and purifiers).
Test and rate each……………………………………………….
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5. Participate in an extended goat-packing trip. Leave your itinerary with an adult not going………………………………..
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6. Participate in a service project at a natural area……………
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7. Demonstrate the use of a GPS system with a topographical map………………………………………………………………..
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8. Investigate research or Pasteurella studies that have been conducted on pack goats. Investigate the impact of pack goats on wildlife. ………………………………………………..
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